Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) is funding from the Department for Education and we're now into our 4th year of delivery. The provision enables children, young people, their parents and carers to have fulfilling, active, fun-filled school holidays.
The provision takes place during Easter, summer and Christmas school holidays.
A range of activities and provision will be available for eligible children and young people across Northumberland.
Northumberland Holiday Provisions 2023-24 annual report (PDF)
Schools will contact children aged 5 to 16 who get free school meals with a voucher code before each holiday.
The voucher will give families access to the booking platform to learn about what is on offer. It also lets them book their activities. This is through the e-voucher system, Holiday Activities.
If you have a child/young person who does not receive a voucher code, but you believe they are eligible for the programme,
Email:haf@northumberland.gov.uk View our frequently asked questions sheet about the provisions. Northumberland Holiday Provision would love to see how you are spending your holidays. Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram at @NlandTogether and share your holiday using our hashtags #haf2025 #NorthumberlandHAF.
We are looking for providers in Northumberland who would like to apply for funding to deliver enriching activities to eligible young people during the school holidays (Easter/summer/winter) through the HAF programme.
Ensure you have read the application guidance before submitting your application. A downloadable version is also available.
Applications will only be approved when submitted through the online application form.
Key dates (these may subject to change):
Easter
Summer
Christmas
Delivery dates
12 April to 27 April 2025
19 July to 31 August 2025
19 December 2025 to 3 January 2026
Applications open
17 February 2025
31 March 2025
30 September 2025
Application close
27 February 2025
6 June 2025
31 October 2025
Application decision
3 March 2025
13 June 2025
5 November 2025
Join our HAF Provider mailing list to receive updates regarding application dates and HAF updates
Apply to be a HAF Provider
HAF Provider application form (Word)
HAF Provider application guidance (PDF)
We have several training dates planned for 2025 for providers. These will be updated when confirmed.
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